The Political System in Germany 1980-1914

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  • The Political System 1890-1914
    • Bundesrat
      • The Upper House of the German parliament.
      • Its members were men chosen by the varous states
      • Essentially, it was a conservative body
      • Its influence declined after 1890.
    • Reichstag
      • They could did discuss, amend, pass or reject govt legislation
      • Its powers to initiate new laws was negligible.
      • No party or coalition of parties formed the govt.
      • Elected by universal male suffrage.
        • The Kaiser's authority was impervious to popular control.
    • Right Wing Parties
      • The Conservatives tended to support the Kaiser.
      • The Free Conservatives and National Liberals were the most important right wing parties.
      • After 1890, their strength declined.
      • 1887: over 50% of the vote                   1912: Won 26%
      • The imperial govt had to find support from other parties if legislation was to be passed.
    • The Centre Party
      • Largest party in the Reichstag until 1912.
      • Represented Catholics
      • Believed in conservatism and progressive social reform.
      • It was a pivotal party by 1900- when occasion demanded they allied with either right or left wing.
    • The SPD
      • Liberated the left in 1890.
      • Won 11% of the vote in 1893
      • Extremely well organised.
      • Became the largest party in 1912, winning 28% of the vote.
      • Far from united.

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